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zapped

 

[ zæpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal use

The term 'zapped' is often used informally to describe the act of being shocked or stunned, either physically or metaphorically. It can imply that someone has been overwhelmed by a sudden jolt or burst of energy. In a more playful context, 'zapped' might refer to the feeling of being very tired or exhausted. Additionally, it can denote being robbed of energy or enthusiasm due to an external influence or intense experience.

Synonyms

drained, exhausted, shocked, stunned

Examples of usage

  • I felt completely zapped after the long meeting.
  • He was zapped by the energy of the crowd.
  • My phone was zapped after using it all day.

Translations

Translations of the word "zapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zapeado

🇮🇳 झटका दिया

🇩🇪 gezappt

🇮🇩 disetrum

🇺🇦 вразити

🇵🇱 zatrzymany

🇯🇵 感電した

🇫🇷 électrocuté

🇪🇸 electrocutado

🇹🇷 elektrik çarpmış

🇰🇷 감전된

🇸🇦 صدم

🇨🇿 zasažen

🇸🇰 zasiahnutý

🇨🇳 被电击

🇸🇮 zadet

🇮🇸 rafmagnsveiddur

🇰🇿 электр тогымен соққан

🇬🇪 ელექტრო შოკი

🇦🇿 elektrik zərbəsi

🇲🇽 electrocutado

Word origin

The word 'zapped' originates from the early 20th century, deriving from the verb 'zap', which can mean to strike or hit with force. The etymology is uncertain, but it was popularized in American slang during the 1950s and 1960s, often associated with the rise of science fiction and comic book culture, where characters would be 'zapped' by futuristic weaponry or energy blasts. Over time, the usage expanded into more general contexts, encapsulating both physical and emotional disorientation. In modern vernacular, 'zapped' suggests a sudden or impactful experience, fully embracing the playful and dynamic nature of the term within contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,804, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.